‘We are not living in a theocratic state; but in a secular democracy’

Shazia Ilmi, Leader, BJP, said, “We are not living in a theocratic state; we are living in a secular democracy. And, Indian Muslims who are living in a secular democracy are okay with the Penal Code and CrPc, but on the issue of personal law they want to retain the Sharia.”

The All India Muslim Personal Board has come up with a counter to the Law Commission’s proposal asking for public opinion to bring in the Uniform Civil Code.

The Muslim Law Board has challenged the proposal, by reportedly initiating an offline signature campaign opposing the UCC. An online petition too, has been launched claiming that there is no need for reforms in personal laws and opposing any change in Sharia laws.

In response to the counter campaign and in support of the UCC, Shazia Ilmi, Leader, BJP, said, “We are not living in a theocratic state; we are living in a secular democracy. And, Indian Muslims who are living in a secular democracy are okay with the Penal Code and CrPc, but on the issue of personal law they want to retain the Sharia.”

“If they really want to hold on to their identity as Muslims alone, they should not believe in CrPc and IPC,” Ilmi added.

‘We are not living in a theocratic state; but in a secular democracy’Description:Shazia Ilmi, Leader, BJP, said, “We are not living in a theocratic state; we are living in a secular democracy. And, Indian Muslims who are living in a secular democracy are okay with the Penal Code and CrPc, but on the issue of personal law they want to retain the Sharia.”Times Now